Total Yards
Arizona330
USC450
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USC at Arizona
Sep 30, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 5
Away
USC
Big Ten
Final Score
24 - 20
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Arizona232
USC197
Rushing Yards
Arizona98
USC253
Turnovers
Arizona1
USC3
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature90°F
Wind8 mph NW
Humidity
21%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Arizona27:09
USC32:51
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
USC holds off Arizona 24-20
USC defeated Arizona 24-20 in Week 5 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 450-330 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
USC set the terms early in a game that finished 24-20. Vavae Malepeai run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving USC the first major swing.
USC's box score carried the story: 450 total yards, 253 rushing yards, and 197 passing yards. Arizona finished with 330 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 232 through the air.
USC converted 5-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, USC led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Aca'Cedric Ware run for 69 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Vavae Malepeai run for 1 yd for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 7-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Aca'Cedric Ware run for 26 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 17-0 over Arizona).
Field Goal Good
Michael Brown 42 yd FG GOOD (USC led 10-0 over Arizona).
Passing Touchdown
Khalil Tate pass complete to Stanley Berryhill III for 33 yds for a TD, (Lucas Havrisik KICK) (Arizona led 7-24 over USC).
Rushing Touchdown
Aca'Cedric Ware run for 69 yds for a TD, (Michael Brown KICK) (USC led 24-0 over Arizona).
Rushing Touchdown
Gary Brightwell run for 1 yd for a TD, (Lucas Havrisik PAT MISSED) (Arizona led 20-24 over USC).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-20
USC defeated Arizona.
Total yards
450-330
USC held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
253
USC averaged 5.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
197
USC averaged 8.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
USC's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-16
Arizona's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Arizona | USC |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 330 | 450 |
| Passing Yards | 232 | 197 |
| Rushing Yards | 98 | 253 |
| First Downs | 20 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-16 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-80 | 18-169 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-33 | 16-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 47 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:09 | 32:51 |